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Which ethnic group was defined as closest to white during the colonial period in Rwanda?
Which ethnic group was defined as closest to white during the colonial period in Rwanda?
Colonialism had no impact on the idea of Rwandan ethnicities.
Colonialism had no impact on the idea of Rwandan ethnicities.
False
What significant event catalyzed the feminist movement in South Korea?
What significant event catalyzed the feminist movement in South Korea?
The killing of a woman in 2016 near a train station.
Sen argues that ethnic conflicts do not immediately lead to __________.
Sen argues that ethnic conflicts do not immediately lead to __________.
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What event triggered the mass killings in April 1994 during the Rwandan Genocide?
What event triggered the mass killings in April 1994 during the Rwandan Genocide?
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Match the following concepts with their explanations:
Match the following concepts with their explanations:
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What was the approach of the South Korean government towards gender equality in recent times?
What was the approach of the South Korean government towards gender equality in recent times?
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The Hutu and Tutsi were always viewed as distinct ethnic groups prior to colonialism.
The Hutu and Tutsi were always viewed as distinct ethnic groups prior to colonialism.
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Approximately how many people were killed during the Rwandan Genocide?
Approximately how many people were killed during the Rwandan Genocide?
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All men in South Korea believe feminism makes them unequal.
All men in South Korea believe feminism makes them unequal.
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What are two reasons Sen provides as potential explanations for violence?
What are two reasons Sen provides as potential explanations for violence?
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The government accused Tutsis of being _______________ of the country during the genocide.
The government accused Tutsis of being _______________ of the country during the genocide.
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Match the following events with their significance during the Rwandan Genocide:
Match the following events with their significance during the Rwandan Genocide:
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The fourth wave of feminists in South Korea is characterized by saying no to __________.
The fourth wave of feminists in South Korea is characterized by saying no to __________.
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What legacy did colonizers leave that contributed to ethnic tensions in Rwanda?
What legacy did colonizers leave that contributed to ethnic tensions in Rwanda?
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According to Romeo Dallaire, what was a significant factor that made the genocide unavoidable?
According to Romeo Dallaire, what was a significant factor that made the genocide unavoidable?
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The Tutsi were portrayed as 'cockroaches' as part of the genocidal propaganda.
The Tutsi were portrayed as 'cockroaches' as part of the genocidal propaganda.
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What happens when there’s no political gain in pitching ethnic groups against one another?
What happens when there’s no political gain in pitching ethnic groups against one another?
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What role did historical grievances play in the Rwandan Genocide?
What role did historical grievances play in the Rwandan Genocide?
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In both Zambia and Malawi, the Chewas and Tumbukas view each other as adversaries.
In both Zambia and Malawi, the Chewas and Tumbukas view each other as adversaries.
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What are the two causes of violence discussed by Amartya Sen?
What are the two causes of violence discussed by Amartya Sen?
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The Rwandan Genocide occurred largely due to a power struggle between the Hutus and __________.
The Rwandan Genocide occurred largely due to a power struggle between the Hutus and __________.
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Match the theorists with their perspectives on the Rwandan genocide:
Match the theorists with their perspectives on the Rwandan genocide:
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The Belgian colonial legacy in Rwanda gave the ________ majority power.
The Belgian colonial legacy in Rwanda gave the ________ majority power.
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Match the following theorists with their main arguments regarding causes of violence:
Match the following theorists with their main arguments regarding causes of violence:
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According to Posner, what factor influences the saliency of cultural differences in politics?
According to Posner, what factor influences the saliency of cultural differences in politics?
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Sen agrees with Huntington's view that the clash of civilizations is the main cause of violence.
Sen agrees with Huntington's view that the clash of civilizations is the main cause of violence.
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What did the ID card system in Rwanda establish during Belgian rule?
What did the ID card system in Rwanda establish during Belgian rule?
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Mussolini and Napoleon are historical figures who feared that women's rights could be a ________ to their power.
Mussolini and Napoleon are historical figures who feared that women's rights could be a ________ to their power.
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What was a common characteristic of Kolkata despite its ethnic diversity and poverty?
What was a common characteristic of Kolkata despite its ethnic diversity and poverty?
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Study Notes
Rwandan Genocide
- Rwandan genocide occurred in April 1994
- One million people were killed in 100 days
- President Habyarimana's death triggered the violence
- Hutu extremists targeted Tutsi neighbors
- Anti-Tutsi propaganda was spread by the government
- The international community initially refused to intervene
- Genocide was not inevitable; historical grievances were mobilized
- Ethnic groups (Hutu, Tutsi, and Twa) existed before colonialism; not inherently destined to hate each other
- Colonialism redefined and categorized ethnic groups
- Terms Hutu and Tutsi are not accurate descriptors of ethnic differences
- These groups were simply terms to describe a hierarchy of pre-colonial peoples
Violence and Conflicts
- Sen discusses two causes of violence
- Clash of civilizations thesis suggests that divisions amongst civilians and increased cultural conflicts can lead to violence
- Poverty and inequality are considered to be a root cause of violence
- Historical grievances, combined with economic deprivation and a sense of injustice, create a combustible mix
- An instigator (government or other figure) can mobilize a group to attack another group
- Colonial rule and the division of ethnic groups were factors for conflict
- The size of ethnic groups in a country matters. in some situations, groups were not large enough for ethnic considerations to cause conflict, in others, the size of the groups contributed to conflict
Women's Participation
- Mass movements in which women participate extensively on the front lines have been far more likely to succeed (due to power in numbers)
- Autocrats may use sex education as a political issue
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Explore the tragic events of the Rwandan genocide that took place in April 1994, resulting in the loss of one million lives in just 100 days. Learn about the underlying causes including political, historical, and social factors that led to this horrific violence between Hutu and Tutsi ethnic groups.
